Skopelos Foundation for the Arts
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Our primary purpose is to support and promote artists through cultural exchange artist residencies and educational programs that foster artistic expression cross-cultural understanding and community engagement. Through our artist residency program we provide artists with opportunities to develop their creative work engage with local communities and participate in meaningful cultural exchange. We also serve underserved and economically disadvantaged youth through educational and community-based programs including our youth film festival and related events. These programs provide young people with opportunities to experience the arts develop creative skills engage with diverse cultures and participate in meaningful educational and cultural activities.
- Income
- $73,012
- Spending
- $52,348
- Reserves
- -3.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 78%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- Our organization has contributed to the Skopelos community through a variety of educational cultural and artistic programs. These activities have included painting community murals and providing educational classes and creative programs for local children. Our most significant community initiative is the Skopelos International Film Festival for Youth SIFFY. SIFFY brings professional filmmakers from America and other countries to Skopelos to work directly with local children in the creation of original films. Through this program children have the opportunity to develop skills in filmmaking storytelling collaboration communication and creative expression while working alongside experienced professionals from different cultural backgrounds. Over the past 15 years SIFFY has produced 184 films and has provided opportunities for hundreds of children and American and international filmmakers to participate in the program. The festival is supported by a substantial volunteer effort with more than 50 individuals volunteering each year to assist with the program and its activities. The festival also receives significant in-kind support from the local community of Skopelos. Local businesses residents and community members contribute resources such as food transportation and accommodations helping make it possible for the program to serve children and host participating filmmakers. Through these activities our organization promotes education cultural exchange artistic development and community engagement. SIFFY in particular provides a sustained educational and cultural benefit to the children of Skopelos while also bringing international creative professionals to the community.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(3) charitable organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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